He received his OBE for services to finance, business and to charity.
Fishwick founded Burnley Saving and Loans in 2011 and the story of its success and Fishwick’s investigations into loan sharks were adapted for 2023’s Bank of Dave, starring Rory Kinnear, and its sequel Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger, released in 2025.
“If Dave from Burnley with absolutely nothing can make it happen, then you can too,” he said.
“So it’s really important that we get the message out that if you put your mind to it, self-belief, determination.”
The profits from Burnley Savings and Loans, which has the slogan “Bank on Dave”, go to good causes, often in Lancashire.
Fishwick credits his “right-hand man” David Henshaw, his wife Nicky and the team behind Bank of Dave for his continued success as he takes on new projects, including becoming the ambassador for 6,000 community banks in the US.
Asked what is next for him, Fishwick said he would like to continue his campaigning and sharing advice about money.
He has also said he was invited to take part in Strictly Come Dancing – but admitted he cannot dance.
“I’ve been offered the jungle [I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!] and lots of other things, but that’s not something I’d want to do,” he said.
“But the dancing, I’m thinking maybe next time, because that just sounds fun, doesn’t it?”
